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20 Sept 2025

Munster Rugby confirm Ireland centre is departing province

Munster Rugby confirm Ireland centre departing province

Centre Chris Farrell

MUNSTER Rugby and the IRFU today confirmed that centre Chris Farrell has been released from the province to pursue a new playing opportunity.

The 29-year-old has made 71 Munster appearances, scoring 9 tries, since making his debut against Benetton in September 2017 and has represented Ireland on 15 occasions.

Head Coach Graham Rowntree said: “We wish Chris and his family all the best with his move and thank him for everything he has done during his time with us.”

In a statement issued last September, Munster Rugby and Chris Farrell confirmed that both parties had agreed that Farrell would be stepping back from his involvement with the Munster squad 'whilst legal proceedings in France, concerning his alleged involvement as a witness to an alleged crime in 2017, are ongoing'.

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